At the heart of the UNHCR Zakat App lies an unwavering belief: together, we can create a brighter tomorrow for those in need. The 2024 Islamic Philanthropy mid-year report showcases data that serves as a testament to the extraordinary power of compassion. This year, from January to June, your Zakat and Sadaqah reached more than 108,00 families in dire need of support, delivering life-saving aid, warmth, and hope during their most challenging moments.Each number reflects a story—a mother reassured, a …
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency launched today its mid-year report on Islamic Philanthropy which highlights the humanitarian impact of Zakat and Sadaqah donations received through UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund during the first six months of 2022. The report revealed that more than 1.2 million refugees and forcibly displaced people in 20 countries have received assistance through Zakat and Sadaqah donations received by UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund, which amounted to US$ 31.6 million. The report was released during an event held …
UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund received more than US$ 35 million through Zakat, Sadaqah, and Sadaqah Jariyah donations in 2021, helping 1,275,000 refugees and internally displaced people in 14 countries. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, held a joint event today in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA). As part of the event titled “Islamic Philanthropy and its impact: sustainable partnerships and practical solutions”, UNHCR launched its “Islamic Philanthropy …
When we think of Falmata, the word that first comes to mind is “perseverance.” At only 12 years old, Falmata has faced tremendous hardship in her short life, yet she remains optimistic and headstrong in her plans for the future. Having lost her father at the hands of a violent extremist group and her grandmother and mother during displacement, Falmata has lived without a family for most of her life. Like many other separated and displaced children, Falmata has had …
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